AMR Surveillance Assessment Consultant, Epidemic Preparedness and Response, Global Health Programs
Core
Conduct rapid, evidence-based assessments of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and reporting practices in selected Philippine provinces to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations.
Role type
Senior IC AMR Surveillance Assessment Consultant
Builds
Prioritized recommendations for AMR data management, antibiogram development, and inter-facility data review
Domain
Global health security / Antimicrobial resistance surveillance / Public health systems
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
AMR surveillance assessment, laboratory systems strengthening, mixed qualitative and quantitative methods, stakeholder engagement with government health agencies, USG-funded program experience, analytical reporting
Preferred skills
Philippine health system familiarity, AMR governance, laboratory quality systems, One Health surveillance
Technologies
WHONET, LIS, PIDSR, ARSP, RESU
Responsibilities
Conduct desk reviews of national and subnational AMR policies and datasets; Conduct structured Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with health offices and laboratories; Evaluate data completeness, reporting timeliness, and interoperability gaps; Perform gap analysis benchmarked against RITM-ARSP protocols and CLSI standards; Present findings to stakeholders and incorporate feedback; Submit five specific deliverables including inception report, fieldwork summary, and final assessment report.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC